BA (Hons) Film, TV & Digital Media Production
A full-time degree in producing for film, television &
digital media.
This three year programme created and taught by media
professionals enables student to respond to changes in the modern
broadcast landscape. Students learn about "360-degree
broadcasting", alongside the traditional skills of drama,
documentary, studio and outside broadcast training.
Start dates - September
17th, 2012
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360 Degree Broadcasting
360-degree broadcasting refers to the large
number of platforms which we now broadcast,
watch and interact with media.
Students learn to use the internet to creatively produce
material and communicate ideas alongside the traditional
skills of directing, producing, sound, lighting, camera, editing
and production management.
Students are also introduced to media history and media theory.
In additional to many practical projects are written tasks to
develop intellectual processes and enhance interest in selected
specific areas.
Course Content
The BA (Hons) Film, TV & Digital Media Production courses
covers:
- Script Analysis, Development & Presentation
- Documentary Production
- Visual Storytelling in Drama
- Studio Production
- Using Emerging Technologies
- Short Film Production
- Evolving Television Formats
- Documentary Research & Production
- Study & IT Skills
- Campaign Production
- Studio/OB Production
Industry Placement
The course also contains an industry placement and a unit in
which students will develop as writers and developers, creating
their own productions and understanding how to turn ideas into
fully-fledged productions.
Learning Methods
You will attend lectures and take part in seminars,
workshops and tutorials. You will have the opportunity to
specialise in preferred media areas through case studies. You will
work both individually and in groups thus replicating industry
practice.
Who Should Take This Course?
The course is aimed at students looking for a career in
global media, in roles such as film and TV producers,
directors, camera operators, editors and production managers.
Whether you’re looking to make your mark in a small, independent
company, or a huge organisation like the BBC, this degree provides
the training to do so. You will develop a wide-ranging portfolio of
transferable creative and business skills that are sought after and
valued throughout the global creative sector.
Employment Opportunities
The modern media landscape is changing fast as
it adapts to new communication channels, new markets, and new
technology. The next generation of film and TV producers,
directors, camera operators, editors and production managers must
be prepared to work in a competitive and multi-faceted
environment.
This degree will provide you with the transferrable skills
to succeed in this highly competitive industry.